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Holding the Camera Steady and Securely

Eye-level Operation Waist Level Operation

Hold the camera as shown in the

illustration, with its base resting on

your left hand, the right hand sup-

porting it from the side and top. Press
both elbows against your body and

activate the shutter release with a
smooth, steady pressure.

For waist level operation, it is deslr-

able to have the Neck Strap attached
and adjusted for your size. During
exposure keep it taut and press the

camera firmly against your body.

*

Handholding the camera is even

easier using the Power Drive Grip
WG401 or Left Hand Grip GL401.

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Summary of Contents for 645 PRO TL

Page 1: ...Instructions ...

Page 2: ...y gears connect to the improved Power Drive Grip WG401 This grip also automatically cocks the leaf shutter lenses and permits remote control The AE Prism Finder FE401 specially created for this camera automates exposure and shows LED safety signals 35mm film holders now come with panoramic adapters A super fast 300mm f 2 8 APO lens was also designed for this camera We are convinced that your camer...

Page 3: ...Advancing the Film to the First Frame 21 Shutter Speed Settings 22 Aperture Ring Stop down Operation 23 Focusing 24 Depth of Field 25 Film Advance and Unloading Exposed Film 26 Using the Self timer Delayed Shutter Release 27 Time Exposures 26 Multiple Exposures 26 Mirror Lock up Photography 29 Infrared Photography 30 Using a Tripod 30 Flash Photography 31 Holding the Camera Steady and Securely 35 ...

Page 4: ...pular in photography and industrial use It requires minimum cropping and gives maximum film utilization 15 or 30 exposures on 120 or 220 film respectively 120 220 35mm 35mm Panoramic and Polaroid Permits quick film change even in mid roll Many fail safe features prevent accidental exposures or film waste 2 Rugged Versatile and Reliable Camera Body Built for professional use Mamiya pioneered the 64...

Page 5: ...hy 4 Waist Level Finder N The Waist level Finder N is desirable for low angle photograhpy and particularly for horizontal composition A self erecting hood with built in magnifier shields groundglass from all ambient light A built in sportsfinder permits eyelevel viewing and is ideal for action photography 5 Interchangeable Focusing Screens The camera comes with a Type E bright split image micro pr...

Page 6: ... It includes Auto Bellows and Auto Extension Rings for close up and copying work Infrared Remote Control for studio and nature photography External Battery Case for operating in cold surroundings Camera Grips for convenient holding and more Self timer Self timer for delayed shutter release When activated it will light a red pilot lamp in the front of the camera for eight seconds and will blink for...

Page 7: ...ds and is mounted on a tripod for telephotography copywork etc since even a very small amount of vibration should be eliminated Self timer Shutter will be released 10 seconds after shutter button is pressed Time Exposure When making time exposures the battery circuit is automatically disconnected to save battery power This is especially useful for astrophotography ...

Page 8: ...reen Shutter Release Selector Align the white index dot on the selector collar with the white square dot in the center for normal use When the collar is turned to the red dot the release is locked To use the Self timer set it to e this shoe Flash Sync Terminal Flash cord and optional Terminal Adapter RA401 can be connected to this terminal Shutter Release Button Mirror l Never touch the surface of...

Page 9: ...m sensi tivity data from the film holder Film Holder Mount Shutter Curtain Exposures are controlled by opening and closing the curtain a Never touch the surface of this curtain Film Transport Gear Film Holder Mounting Bracket Multiple Exposure Lever When this lever is set at MULTI film is not advanced even when the Film Advance Crank is turned thus allowing multiple exposures on the same film fram...

Page 10: ...Distance Scale The camera to subject distance can be set or confirmed with this scale Lens Alignment Dot Depth of field Scale Provides a quick reading of depth of field for various apertures and distances Exposure Meter Coupler This coupler is engaged with the Aperture Ring Coupling Pin trans mitting diaphragm information to the AE Prism Finder ...

Page 11: ...f as shown in the illustra tion Line up red Lens Alignment Dot 0 against red camera Alignment Dot 3 and gently insert the lens into the camera body Then turn the lens clock wise as indicated by arrow until it clicks into place Make sure that the Aperture Ring Coupler Pin is engaged with the Exposure Meter Coupling Pin I which sticks out under the Mamiya name plate of the camera Removing the Lens W...

Page 12: ...f shutter Attaching the Roll Film Holder Remove the Roll Film Holder Cover 1 While spanning the Roll Film Holder between your thumb and middle fin ger holding it on the rubberized fin ger rests carefully align its Film Holder Mounting Bracket with the corresponding center clip of the cam era body 2 While keeping this alignment press the upper part of the Roll Film Holder against the camera body so...

Page 13: ... Slide is not inserted the safety lock will prevent the holder from being removed Attaching the Finder Lift the Upper Cover from the camera body Insert the Attaching Latches of the finder into the Finder Coupling Panel I in the front wall of the body Press the finder down until the rear latch locks securely in place Removing the Finder Spanning the finder with your fin gers push the button on its ...

Page 14: ...ite go see illustration Index Line on top line the Crank up against its mounting plate on the side of the body and push Film Advance Crank Lock Lever backward You may choose six different crank starting positions to suit your prefer ence The orientation of the crank proper against its base before it is attached to the camera will be main tained when the entire assembly is locked into place ...

Page 15: ...line silver oxide or lithium bat tery It is a good idea to wipe the battery terminals before insertion to assure proper contact Observe po larity Q position is marked in battery cavity Insert the G side first at a steep angle and then push entire battery into place making sure that the lift ribbon wraps around battery Close cover by inserting twin prong end first and pushing it down Be particularl...

Page 16: ...lace it with a fresh battery as soon as possible 2 Carefully wipe the battery contacts before inserting into the chamber Failure to do so may result in poor electrical contact and consequent malfunctioning of the camera 3 Always remove battery when camera is not used for a while Always carry spare batteries 4 Battery life differs depending on type age storage condition ambient temperature frequenc...

Page 17: ...k will automati page 27 and 28 for further instruc cally unlock and be ready to advance tions the film Operating the Shutter Release Button 1 The Shutter Release Button SJ functions in two steps Gentle pres sure will light the metering informa tion display if the AE Prism Finder is used Continued pressure will release the electromagnetic shutter 2 If the film is not completely ad vanced if the Dar...

Page 18: ...L When the AE Prism Finder is not mounted on the camera the shutter will not release if the Shutter Speed Dial is in the A or AEL position the film holder is supplied with a vinyl tube When placed in the take up compartment it engages the film sensor and makes the holder function as if it is loaded with film Please remove the tube 4 Set the Multiple Exposure Lever on the body to the MULTI position...

Page 19: ...ed for other reminders Each film holder has this important feature It electronically interfaces the film holder with the AE Prism Finder the focal plane shutter and the lens diaphragm for exposure automation This eliminates the need of having to manually reset the meter every time you change film holders loaded with different films Therefore make it a routine to always set this dial with the speed...

Page 20: ... pull the Roll empty spool with the lower Spool Film Insert out of the camera body At Stud 8 convex Slide the spool into that time move the empty spool in position making sure that the left the upper part down to the lower side of the spool is properly held by spool compartment the Spool Clip When you load film for the first time remove and discard the protective paper cover which is attached to t...

Page 21: ...hown in the photo until the start mark on the leader paper is aligned with the start mark a on the spool clip Correctly align the start marks with each other making sure that the film feeds properly When im proper feeding occurs the proper number of exposures may not be taken Avoid exposing the film to di rect sunlight when inserting or re moving film I 220 Film Loading Caution 220 films have two ...

Page 22: ...k Cover firmly press the top of the back cover on both sides 1 While spanning the Roll Film Holder between your thumb and middle finger holding it it on the rubberized finger rests carefully align its Film Holder Mounting Bracket with the corresponding center clip of the camera body 2 While keeping this alignment press the upper part of the Roll Film Holder against the camera body so that it click...

Page 23: ...d on the camera To release this lock push button B while turning dial 3 All while numbers are fractional seconds i e 30 1 30 sec The yellow 2 and 4 are full seconds B shutter stays open as long as it is depressed is also yellow 4 Red 60 is 1 60 sec It is colored red to remind you that it is the fastest speed useable with electronic flash 5 Note When a Metz Electronic Flash Unit together with SCA 3...

Page 24: ...per Move the AM Lever on the lens so ture Ring has a click stop for each f that M becomes visible the lens stop In between settings can also then can be stopped down to the be used preselected aperture When the AE Finder is used be sure to return the A M lever to A Auto after having checked the effect of the manually set aperture The AE finder measures the required exposure through the lens at max...

Page 25: ...center split image rangefinder spot and the subject is in sharp focus when the split images combine into one 2 The microprism ring around the split image center further facilitates focusing The microprisms disappear only when the subject is in sharp focus 3 The rest of the ground glass area can also be used for focusing Interchangeable F o c u s i n g Screens There are five additional focusing scr...

Page 26: ...ual observation the Depth of Field can be determined by using the Depth of Field Scale on each lens f stop numbers appear on both the right and left side of the red index mark in the center of the scale ring Simply read the figures which appear above the f stop numbers on the distance scale of the lens For example with the 80mm f 2 8N lens focused at 3m and the aperture set at f 22 the depth of fi...

Page 27: ...und onto the take up spool About five turns after the last exposure Unloading Exposed Film Move the empty spool from the top to the lower take up compartment ready for loading the next film roll Never load unload or handle film in direct sunlight 3 Open the Back Cover and remove the Roll Film Insert The Exposure Counter will return to S start automatically 4 Pull the Spool Clip on the roll film in...

Page 28: ...are Normal mode k To override the self timer after having pressed the release move the selector back to the white square The Self Timer can also be over ridden by inserting the Dark Slide into the Film Holder or setting the camera Shutter Speed Dial to B Please note If you want to use the self timer with the shutter speed dial set at A or AEL and there is no AE Finder attached to the camera it wil...

Page 29: ...ter The battery circuit will automatically switch off to save power B can be terminated by shift ing the Shutter Release Selector from 23 or the Shutter Speed Dial from B Aligning the white dot of the Multiple Exposure Lever with the yellow MULTI square disengages the mul tiple exposure prevention mecha nism and the film will not advance after an exposure is made and the Film Advance Crank is turn...

Page 30: ...sibility of even the slightest mir ror bounce which may affect image sharpness Move the Mirror look up Lever to the yellow M UP square after you have composed and focused your picture This will raise the mirror and the viewfinder image will be blacked out After use return lever to normal white When using the AE Prism Finder set the Shutter Speed Dial to AEL Press the shutter re lease halfway and t...

Page 31: ...mark 14 14 56 8 56 8 11 11 1621 1621 The 300mm and 500mm APO lenses for Mamiya 645 cameras being also corrected for infrared light rays do not need an index mark for infrared For proper filter and exposure information be sure to consult the instructions enclosed with infra red film The Mamiya 645 PRO TL Tripod Socket accepts a standard 1 4 tripod mounting screw For use with tripods having 3 8 moun...

Page 32: ...in use is set The resulting flash exposure automation determines correct flash exposure and automatically adjusts the output of the flash It also automatically corrects for exposure compensation ordinarily required when using filters close up bellows or extension tubes However as all TTL systems it requires manual compensation for differences in film surface reflection characteristics Compensation...

Page 33: ...sh type Metz flash 50MZ 5 This table shows accessories required with various Metz Flash Uunits I Metz Flash Units SCA396 adapter IF SCA300 adapter 3 Bracket AD401 E Double shoeadapter AD402 0 __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ Shoe 60CT 4 Yes No No No mount 50MZ 5 Yes Yes No Yes flash 45CL 4 Yes No No No _ _ 40MZ 3 Yes No No No 40MZ 2 Yes flash 32MZ 3 32Z 2 Yes Yes No No No No N o No m ...

Page 34: ...lens to the desired f stop and shoot After the exposure is made the illuminated green f blinks confirming proper flash exposure If the illuminated green f does not blink after exposure it is possible that aperture selected is not within the exposure distance range of the flash In this case select a wider aperture setting When using flash at maximum distance which requires the full power of theflas...

Page 35: ... 1 When using an electronic flash plug the synchronization cord into the Sync Teminal and set the Shutter Speed Dial to 1 60 sec or slower The Mamiya 645 PRO has an X sync terminal Attach a shoe mount flash to the hot shoe of the camera or the Left Hand Grip GL401 optional Flash synchronization Chart Do not use a flash unit specifically dedicated for another camera It may damage your 645 PRO If yo...

Page 36: ... it from the side and top Press both elbows against your body and activate the shutter release with a smooth steady pressure For waist level operation it is deslr able to have the Neck Strap attached and adjusted for your size During exposure keep it taut and press the camera firmly against your body Handholding the camera is even easier using the Power Drive Grip WG401 or Left Hand Grip GL401 ...

Page 37: ...ap on the cam era body as illustrated and pull until it clicks and locks into place With your fingers pull the Neck StraP Fastener I of the attaching clip up ward and push part I in the direction of the arrow The strap can now be removed When attaching the Strap to the Neck Strap Lug on the side of the camera with the Film Advance Crank insert the neck strap fas tener into the lower part of the do...

Page 38: ...Drive Grip WG401 The motorized film transport mechanism is placed in an ergonomically designed handgrip for speedy 2 f p s and continuous shooting Features include cable release socket shutter release lock multi exposure switch first frame advance battery check and power connector socket for leaf shutter lenses Uses 6 AA 1 5 V batteries AE Reflex Finder FK402 This aperture priority Keplerian type ...

Page 39: ...Wide angle Lenses 35mm f 3 5N 45mm f 2 8N 55mm f 2 8N Telephoto Lenses 150mm f 3 5N A150mm f 2 8 210mm f 4N ULD300mmf 5 6N A200mm f 2 8 APO A300mm f 2 8APO A500mm f 4 5 APO 500mm f 5 6 Standard Lenses 80mm f 1 9N 80mm f 2 8N Zoom Lenses Zoom 55 110mm f 4 5N Zoom ULD105 1 210mm f 4 5 Special Effect Lenses Fish eye ULD24mmf 4 Shift 50mm f 4 Macro 80mm f 4N Macro 120mm f 4M Leaf Shutter Lenses A55mmf...

Page 40: ...System Chart PnSm FiIlder FP40 AE Fl l FK402 wa st Level Fin i N ...

Page 41: ...L position If so turn to other setting and try again 2 The finder is black or very dark Has the Lens Cap been removed Is the Mirror up Lever in the M UP position If so turn the lever to the White Square Is the AM setting on the lens at M Depth of Field Preview If so move it to A 3 The Roll Film Holder cannot be removed from the camera body Insert the Dark Slide 4 The developed film has fewer expos...

Page 42: ...angeable film holders with film speed dial Mamiya Sekor C 80mm f 2 8N Mamiya Sekor C 80mm f 1 9N M645 bayonet mount applicable to all M645 lenses Moving coil electronic controlled focal plane shutter Manual 4 sec 1 1000 sec B T Auto 8 sec 1 1000 sec When the AE Finder is used Electromagnetic release Selectable release lock or self timer mode Instant return front coated mirror with mirror lock up c...

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Page 44: ...properly set for the IS0 number of the loaded film as it interfaces with this finder If not done wrong exposures may result When the mirror is locked in the up position The Focal Plane Shutter Curtain may be damaged if the camera faces strong light sources especially the sun Return mirror to normal position or use lens cap to prevent such damage ...

Page 45: ...uch gold plated contacts on camera body lenses rollfilm holders and AE Finders If necessary wipe them with a clean dry cloth Operate the film advance lever with even measured strokes to assure proper spacing Always test your equipment before going on important assignments Battery Advice The battery supplied with the camera by the factory may have been subject to storage conditions which have reduc...

Page 46: ...ich require periodic lubrication Its electronic components too are subject to wear and tear and are affected by ambient conditions like dust sand sea air heat and moisture If cameras had odometers like automobiles it would be easier to specify servicing schedules May we suggest that if you shoot thousands of film rolls per year you send your equipment annually for servicing by the Mamiya distribut...

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